A week before what the Indigenous Krenak people now call “the death of the river,” they say they could feel it coming.  The birds stopped singing, the air grew heavy, and an unusual silence settled over their village in Minas Gerais, a southeastern Brazilian state where forested hills give way to the winding Doce River.  A mining dam owned by Samarco — a joint venture between Brazilian company Vale and Anglo-Australian giant BHP Billiton — burst upstream near the town of Mariana, unleashing a to

A decade after Brazil’s deadly dam collapse, Indigenous peoples demand justice on the eve of COP30

November’s full beaver moon and the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak on the same day this week. Here’s how and when to glimpse them.

Fireballs and a full moon. Here’s how to see two celestial events this week

How AI fixed the James Webb Space Telescope's blurry vision

Japan deployed troops Wednesday to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in a mountainous region in the northern prefecture of Akita.  Reports of sometimes deadly encounters with brown bears and Asiatic black bears are being reported almost daily ahead of hibernation season as the bears forage for food.  Since April, more than 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in bear attacks across Japan, according to Environment Ministry statistics at the end of

Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

Three Chinese astronauts have been forced to extend their six-month stay in space over concerns their return ship may have been hit by debris, China’s space agency said.

Chinese astronauts’ return to Earth delayed over fears spaceship damaged by debris

Those driven by both heart and mind help the most people, even far beyond their own circle.

Empathy and reasoning aren’t rivals – new research shows they work together to drive people to help more

Coulier shared that he was cancer-free back in March.

Dave Coulier shares new cancer diagnosis 1 year after revealing previous diagnosis

SAN DIEGO Dec 2 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk in 2020 launched pivotal trials of its GLP-1 drug semaglutide in Alzheimer's patients based on studies ​in humans, animals and real-world findings, a top company executive said on Tuesday, acknowledging ‌criticism that Novo's studies had design flaws. Although the trials failed to show statistically significant slowing of cognitive decline in patients given the drug,‌ "we still think it was the right decision.

Novo Nordisk justifies reasoning behind failed GLP-1 Alzheimer's trials

Federal vaccine advisers selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are planning to vote on ending the practice of vaccinating all newborns for hepatitis B and to examine whether shots on the childhood immunization schedule are behind the rise of allergies and autoimmune disorders, the newly appointed chair of the group told The Washington Post. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist and critic of coronavirus vaccination who recently took over as chair of the influential vaccine panel, s

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers plan biggest change yet to childhood schedule

People looking to lose weight and lower their blood sugar may someday be able to get a single injection that turns their cells into tiny factories that churn out a protein that is essentially the active ingredient in drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.

The race is on to turn your body into a GLP-1 factory

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines recommending the use of GLP-1 drugs for adults with obesity and called for action on manufacturing and affordability.

WHO issues guidance on GLP-1 drugs for obesity

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.

Kids with smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of health issues, study finds

Rates of preterm births, maternal deaths and other adverse birth outcomes are abysmal across the US, but there are clear strategies that could help the nation reverse course.

Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide

Many different types of stress can trigger a headache. Luckily, there are treatments that can help stop your head from pounding.

Why do people get headaches and migraines? A child neurologist explains the science of head pain and how to treat it

Meghan Jenkins' son was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. His prognosis was grim, but aggressive treatment saved his life.

Toddler diagnosed with cancer makes remarkable recovery after aggressive treatment

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz is 50 and still trains with Marines worldwide. Here's how he trains to stay mission-ready.

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.

FDA official discusses potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

A “deprescribing” movement is building up in the psychiatry field, aimed at helping patients reduce or stop their antidepressants, especially SSRIs, when no longer considered necessary.

Doctors seek to understand why quitting antidepressants causes withdrawal for some

Behind packed calendars and polished résumés, millions are battling addiction in white-collar professions. It's not who you'd think.

I work with companies to confront addiction in the workplace. The hidden crisis is costing corporate America millions.

Dr. Vinay Prasad's memo raises concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric mortality

Toddler given just 3 years to live after strange symptoms makes full recovery

(Reuters) -Global measles cases fell 71% to 11 ​million from the year 2000 to 2024, ‌driven by improved vaccination coverage, the World Health Organization ‌said in a report on Friday. Vaccination has prevented nearly 59 million deaths globally during this period, according to the report.

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

() -Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the ​World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on ‌the topic. Infertility is estimated to affect more than 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some ‌point in their lives, the WHO said.

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Kennedy is one of about 50,000 Americans who have spasmodic dysphonia.

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.

Health alert: 19 cooking pans could pose lead contamination risk, says FDA

New evidence suggests there may be a critical window for hormone replacement therapy use in women to maintain estrogen levels and protect against cognitive decline.

Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women

Make sure you wash your hands well before digging in this Thanksgiving; norovirus, known for causing unpleasant stomach symptoms, is on the rise.

Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season

More than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens-branded nasal spray have been recalled due to potential bacterial contamination.

Thousands of Walgreens nasal spray bottles recalled. See which ones.

Unlike with alcohol, there is no universal standard for THC levels while driving. But that doesn't mean it's safe.

Health

Empathy and reasoning aren’t rivals – new research shows they work together to drive people to help more

Dave Coulier shares new cancer diagnosis 1 year after revealing previous diagnosis

Novo Nordisk justifies reasoning behind failed GLP-1 Alzheimer's trials

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers plan biggest change yet to childhood schedule

The race is on to turn your body into a GLP-1 factory

WHO issues guidance on GLP-1 drugs for obesity

Kids with smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of health issues, study finds

Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide

Why do people get headaches and migraines? A child neurologist explains the science of head pain and how to treat it

Toddler diagnosed with cancer makes remarkable recovery after aggressive treatment

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

FDA official discusses potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

Doctors seek to understand why quitting antidepressants causes withdrawal for some

I work with companies to confront addiction in the workplace. The hidden crisis is costing corporate America millions.

Dr. Vinay Prasad's memo raises concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric mortality

A top Marine shares his secrets to keeping fit at 50

Toddler given just 3 years to live after strange symptoms makes full recovery

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

Global measles cases drop 71% in 24 years as vaccination coverage improves, WHO says

Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder

Health alert: 19 cooking pans could pose lead contamination risk, says FDA

Doctors looking into hormone therapy as a way to ward off dementia in women

Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season

Thousands of Walgreens nasal spray bottles recalled. See which ones.

Here's what can happen if you drive under the influence of pot